JaNell Gore

Ja'Nell Gore is a student at USC pursuing her masters in their online Communication Management program. She has her B.A from CSU Bakersfield in Psychology.

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Students fear attending class due to the DHS audit at CSUB

November 18, 2025 / By
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On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted an on-site audit at CSU Bakersfield of two programs that serve international students.

Immigration Enforcement to Conduct Audit of CSUB Exchange Students

November 17, 2025 / By
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UPDATE: According to a second email from CSU Bakersfield, there are no plans for immigration efforts to be taken during the compliance audit on November 18.

Political Science Professor Discusses Possible Repercussions if ACA Subsidies Expire

November 14, 2025 / By
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The government shutdown ended on Wednesday without the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are tax credits set to expire in December 2025.

CAPK Halts Emergency Food Distributions as CalFresh Funds are Restored

November 7, 2025 / By
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After almost a week, Californians are starting to see their CalFresh Funds restored fully. According to a press release from Governor Gavin Newsom, the U.S.

SNAP Benefits to be Partially Funded as Community Efforts Attempt to Fill Gap

November 4, 2025 / By
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As the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is expected to be partially funded, the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) Food Bank is still hosting its food distributions. 

‘We Are In A Healthcare Emergency’: Community Urges Rep. David Valadao To End Government Shutdown

October 30, 2025 / By
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“This shutdown didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a deliberate choice by Donald Trump and his allies in Congress, including David Valadao, to put politics and power ahead of the people they’re supposed to serve,” said Eriberto Fernandez from California Federation of Labor Unions.

National Guard to Assist CAPK Food Bank During Government Shutdown

October 28, 2025 / By
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The government shutdown is now the second-longest in history, and as of November 1, residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not receive them.

City Council Discusses Possible Sewer Rate Increase Plans

October 23, 2025 / By
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Wednesday night, an updated presentation was given for the sewage rates. The updated presentation follows several community meetings held to inform the community about how sewer rates are determined and what work needs to be done on the sewer system.  

How H-2A Wage Cut Will Impact Kern County

October 22, 2025 / By
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The Trump Administration has announced a ruling that changes the way wages for H-2A farmworkers will be calculated.

CalFresh and CalWorks Possibly Unavailable in November Due to Government Shutdown

October 17, 2025 / By
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The Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS) announced on Friday that, due to the government shutdown, some public assistance benefits may not be available in November.